Claudio - Clifford - Music

Methodology

I have a Professional Music Diploma in Bassoon from the Espinho Professional Music School, Bachelors degree and a Masters of Music in Performance obtained at the Royal Northern College of Music.

- How much do you charge?

I charge 30 pounds for any lesson, travel expenses are not included.

- Where do you teach?

I teach at home. I can also teach throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester but I will charge extra fees for the travel expenses. I am located in Hulme, near the Royal Northern College of Music. The nearest train station are Oxford Road and Piccadilly Station.

- When are you available?

I am available on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends usually after 11h. I am flexible with the time schedule.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I can teach students of any age from beginning, intermediate and advanced level.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

'The expression of thought, of sentiment, of the passions, must be the true aim of music.' (Jean-Philippe Rameau, 1683 - 1764)

Playing the bassoon is a healthy challenge; it makes life more creative, more passionate and more productive, within emotional and rational backgrounds. To play in chamber music or in solo performances it develops a comfortable relation with the audience. Your musical expressions will become more and more naturally delivered to the public.
It is common to hear people saying only a few performers have the sensibility to make music. I have a different opinion; I believe positive will power and dedication will drive all knowledge and feeling each person needs to play an instrument, no matter the age, gender, race or religion. Hence, for the development of each student's unique musical potential, I guide them through musical knowledge and tradition which will give them the basis they need to express in music.

I also like to play in orchestra and I have played with the Porto National Orchestra, TemplÃ¡rios National Wind Orchestra, KodÃ¡ly-BartÃ³k World Youth Orchestra, Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra and regularly plays with various ensembles both within and outside the Royal Northern college of Music. My interest and achievement into a better quality in playing, sharing, helping, explaining, demonstrating, was inspired by working with teachers in all different musical fields.

Yes, I already teached at Calday Grange Grammar School, and Redcourt School in Liverpool in 2009

Rates

Rate for a 1-hour lesson. : £30/h

Lessons offered by Claudio

Individual

In group

The lessons will be held

at his home

at your home

Taught subjects

Music

Levels

All Levels

Claudio's CV

• Espinho Professional Music Diploma
• Masters of Music in Performance with distinction, Bachelors degree with honous
• CRB checked
• Espinho Professional Music School and Royal Northern College of Music